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About TEHRAN
Tehran – Bustling Capital City of Iran
Tehran, located at Alborz mountain range’s foot, is the bustling Iranian capital city. Its museums, parks and friendly air make it a desirable tourist destination.
History
Excavations have proved that the history of Tehran goes back to the 6000 B.C. In the modern history, its presence has been recorded as a 9th century village. It started to flourish after the 13th century when Ray, the erstwhile major city was destroyed by the Mongols. The city was a residence of Safavid rulers during the 17th century. It became the Iranian capital in 1795 after the coronation of king Agha Mohammad Khan. It suffered major destruction between 1950 and 1970 under Mohammad Reza Shah and the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war.
Popular Places and Attractions
The Azadi monument constructed from huge granite blocks commemorates Iran’s 2,500 years of monarchical rule. The archway is 21 metres high and represents hands raised for praying. The monument also houses a museum in its basement. The tower top provides spectacular views of the city.
The Golestan Palace is a walled gathering of buildings and canals rushing downwards from Tochal Mountains. The Terrace of Marble Throne and Hall of Mirrors are known for their splendid interiors. Many buildings in this park contain gifts and paintings presented to the Qajar kings by their European visitors. The world renowned Shah’s Mosque is also located just south of this palace.
Some other popular attractions in Tehran include the National Jewels Museum, Niavaran Palace, the Ethnographical Museum, Abgineh Museum, graves of 20,000 Iran-Iraq war victims at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, Reza Abbasi Museum and National Museum of Iran with its cultural and archaeological treasures and Laleh Park’s Museum of Contemporary Art. There are a few more museums of decorative arts and modern art.
Getting Around
Taxis, motorcycle taxis, metro trains, buses and BRT buses are the various modes of transport available for getting around Tehran, a good guide to smooth travel is to keep some small notes and change handy to pay for your journey.
Places for Entertainment
Gramophone cafes, coffee houses, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and food courts are the usual hangouts in the city. The city’s streets are also filled with lots of artworks, graffitis and shops of grill, pizza, kebab and sandwich. Shamshak and Dizin, two ski resorts located in Alborz Mountains offer good skiing and boarding facilities. Art lovers can visit the Carpet Museum for admiring more than 100 carpets with some of them being more than 400 years old. Hiking in Daakeh and shopping in Friday Market or Tehran Bazaar are some other opportunities for fun in the city.
Accommodation
Budget hotels, bed & breakfast, youth hostels, apartments and guesthouses are available in Tehran for fulfilling tourist accommodation requirements.
Currency
The Iranian Rial (IRR) is the official Iranian currency, for the latest exchange rates check the news and internet. Currency can be exchanged at banks but it is suggested that you carry hard currency along with you for this purpose as ATM’s are scantily available in the city. Acceptability of credit cards, except MasterCard, and Traveller’s cheques is very low. According to January 2009 exchange rate, $1 equalled 10,000 IRR.
Group accommodation in Tehran | Youth hostels & discount hotels
Tehran, located at Alborz mountain range’s foot, is the bustling Iranian capital city. Its museums, parks and friendly air make it a desirable tourist destination.
History
Excavations have proved that the history of Tehran goes back to the 6000 B.C. In the modern history, its presence has been recorded as a 9th century village. It started to flourish after the 13th century when Ray, the erstwhile major city was destroyed by the Mongols. The city was a residence of Safavid rulers during the 17th century. It became the Iranian capital in 1795 after the coronation of king Agha Mohammad Khan. It suffered major destruction between 1950 and 1970 under Mohammad Reza Shah and the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war.
Popular Places and Attractions
The Azadi monument constructed from huge granite blocks commemorates Iran’s 2,500 years of monarchical rule. The archway is 21 metres high and represents hands raised for praying. The monument also houses a museum in its basement. The tower top provides spectacular views of the city.
The Golestan Palace is a walled gathering of buildings and canals rushing downwards from Tochal Mountains. The Terrace of Marble Throne and Hall of Mirrors are known for their splendid interiors. Many buildings in this park contain gifts and paintings presented to the Qajar kings by their European visitors. The world renowned Shah’s Mosque is also located just south of this palace.
Some other popular attractions in Tehran include the National Jewels Museum, Niavaran Palace, the Ethnographical Museum, Abgineh Museum, graves of 20,000 Iran-Iraq war victims at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, Reza Abbasi Museum and National Museum of Iran with its cultural and archaeological treasures and Laleh Park’s Museum of Contemporary Art. There are a few more museums of decorative arts and modern art.
Getting Around
Taxis, motorcycle taxis, metro trains, buses and BRT buses are the various modes of transport available for getting around Tehran, a good guide to smooth travel is to keep some small notes and change handy to pay for your journey.
Places for Entertainment
Gramophone cafes, coffee houses, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and food courts are the usual hangouts in the city. The city’s streets are also filled with lots of artworks, graffitis and shops of grill, pizza, kebab and sandwich. Shamshak and Dizin, two ski resorts located in Alborz Mountains offer good skiing and boarding facilities. Art lovers can visit the Carpet Museum for admiring more than 100 carpets with some of them being more than 400 years old. Hiking in Daakeh and shopping in Friday Market or Tehran Bazaar are some other opportunities for fun in the city.
Accommodation
Budget hotels, bed & breakfast, youth hostels, apartments and guesthouses are available in Tehran for fulfilling tourist accommodation requirements.
Currency
The Iranian Rial (IRR) is the official Iranian currency, for the latest exchange rates check the news and internet. Currency can be exchanged at banks but it is suggested that you carry hard currency along with you for this purpose as ATM’s are scantily available in the city. Acceptability of credit cards, except MasterCard, and Traveller’s cheques is very low. According to January 2009 exchange rate, $1 equalled 10,000 IRR.
Group accommodation in Tehran | Youth hostels & discount hotels
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